Northumberland restaurant wins UK's best wine list award at London event
The team at Pine in Northumberland have received national recognition for the quality of their wine list at a prestigious awards event in London.
During the International Wine Challenge (IWC) UK Industry Awards, they were honoured with the title of Restaurant Wine List of the Year at this prestigious annual event.
Launched in 1991, these annual awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the UK wine trade.
Each year, the awards celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of the inspiring individuals behind the UK’s most innovative wine retail businesses.
The judging process for the IWC Industry Awards is one of the most thorough, rigorous, and respected in the wine industry, ensuring that the awards maintain a high level of integrity and recognition.
A panel of expert judges, carefully selected by the International Wine Challenge, determines the winners.
Vanessa Stoltz, Pine's Restaurant Manager and Head Sommelier, remarked: “This award means so much to our team, especially as it shows British wine now has its place on a fine dining list and can be paired with high-end, intricate food.
"To have our list recognised alongside some of the UK's leading wine businesses is incredibly humbling, and I hope it gives other sommeliers the confidence to add British wines to their lists too.’’
Sian Byerley, Pine's co-owner and operations director, said: “It goes without saying we're immensely proud of Vanessa and the whole team at Pine. This award is a testament to the dedication, expertise and passion.
“To be recognised at a UK-wide level, competing against the very best in the industry, is a huge moment for us and for hospitality here in the Northeast.’’